Pittosporum

Pittosporum

Pittosporum is one of New Zealand's most versatile and popular hedge plants — and at CJ's Plants in Amberley, we grow 18 different varieties so you can find exactly the right one for your garden.

Whether you need a tall, fast-growing screen, a compact low border, or something with standout foliage colour, there's a pittosporum here that fits. All plants are grown outdoors in Canterbury conditions — no greenhouse-raised stock, no acclimatisation needed.

Why pittosporum?

  • Evergreen all year — privacy in every season
  • Handles Canterbury's frosts, coastal winds, and dry summers
  • Pittosporum's grows into a dense, tidy hedge with minimal maintenance
  • Wide range of heights, colours, and forms to suit any garden style
  • Native to New Zealand — well-adapted to our soils and climate

You need a tall screen quickly

Screenmaster or Eugenioides — both grow fast and upright

You want variegated foliage

Snow Leopard, Tenuifolium Variegata, Reverend Green or Eugenioides Variegatum

You need something compact

Small Ball or Pom-Pom

You want golden or coloured foliage

Snow Leopard or Silver Pillar

You want a reliable all-rounder

Reverend Green, Screenmaster or  Pom-Pom for a smaller form

 

FAQ

What is the fastest growing Pittosporum?

Pittosporum Screenmaster is the fastest growing Pittosporum that we grow. 

How far apart should I plant Pittosporum?

  • Small varieties: 50–80cm apart
  • Medium hedges: 80cm–1m apart
  • Large screening varieties: 1–1.5m apart

Do you deliver Pittosporums across New Zealand?

Yes, we work with NZ post for small grade items and with freight companies for larger grade pittosporum. Get in touch if you would like a quote freight quote. 

Delivery across New Zealand

We grow and dispatch from our nursery in Amberley, North Canterbury. Plants are packed carefully and shipped nationwide. Stock levels vary by season — if you're after a specific variety in quantity, get in touch before ordering.